In re Michelle T.

Order, Family Court, New York County (Sara Schechter, J.), entered November 15, 1995, which, after a hearing, extended respondent-appellant’s placement with petitioner New York State Division for Youth for six months, unanimously affirmed, without costs.

The finding that a six-month extension of placement would serve appellant’s best interests and the need of the community for protection (Family Ct Act § 352.2 [2]; § 355.3 [4]) is supported by a preponderance of the evidence, which showed that she has been physically and verbally abusive to her peers, younger juveniles and agency staff members…